Jongno-gu Offers Free Rental of Hand Sanitizer Education Device 'View-box'

'Viewbox' is a device where you apply fluorescent lotion and put your hand on the screen to see the fluorescent substance glow white... You can easily check how much has been removed after washing your hands as usual.

Jongno-gu is offering free rentals of 'view-box' to promote proper handwashing habits.

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] The importance of proper handwashing to respond to the resurgence of COVID-19 centered in the metropolitan area and summer infectious diseases is emerging.

Jongno-gu (Mayor Kim Young-jong) is conducting free rentals of the handwashing education device "View-box" and fluorescent lotion to promote the habit of washing hands with soap for more than 30 seconds.

The View-box is a handwashing inspection device. When fluorescent lotion is applied to the hands and the hands are placed inside the View-box screen, the fluorescent substance appears white. Assuming the fluorescent lotion represents dust or bacteria, it allows users to visually confirm how much has been removed after washing hands as usual, making it effective in cultivating proper handwashing habits.

The free rental targets group facilities vulnerable to infection such as daycare centers, kindergartens, and schools within the region. Those who wish to rent can apply by phone to the Health and Hygiene Division's Health Policy Team and then visit the public health center to receive the device. The rental period is one week.

Jongno-gu has also installed a View-box inside the public health center (Jahamun-ro 19-gil 36) to help residents experience the correct handwashing method while waiting for medical treatment.

Additionally, the Jongno-gu Office public health center operates an infectious disease notice corner on its website, providing detailed guidance on how to report infectious disease occurrences.

For residents, it posts information ranging from how to properly remove used masks to frequently asked questions related to COVID-19, and uploads COVID-19 response guidelines for medical institutions to support prompt responses.

Mayor Kim Young-jong stated, “Simply making proper handwashing a daily habit can prevent infectious diseases. Since many bacteria remain if hands are not washed properly even when washed, it is very important to form the habit of washing hands for more than 30 seconds. The View-box experience will help establish a culture of proper handwashing and contribute to thorough personal hygiene.”

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